For information only – not an official document
UNIS/SGSM/1518
21 August 2025
Across the globe, people continue to be harassed, attacked – and even killed – simply for what they believe.
Places of worship are desecrated. Communities are terrorized. Online platforms are flooded with hate.
These acts are not only abhorrent – they are a threat to our shared humanity.
When people are targeted for their faith, when hate speech goes unchecked, when impunity prevails – everyone is at risk.
We must confront this threat head-on.
Governments must adopt and enforce strong anti-discrimination laws – and invest in education that fosters respect, inclusion and human rights for all.
Political, religious and community leaders must reject divisive tactics and champion dialogue within and across communities.
And digital platforms must step up and incorporate safeguards to avoid becoming megaphones of hate.
On this International Day, we remember the victims and recommit to action.
Let us stand together to build a world where diversity is celebrated and everyone can live in safety and dignity.
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Spain has ratified the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, also known as the “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships”.
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